Author Archives: David Carroll

UPDATE, MAY 1, 2015:  Skyy Mims,  was found guilty in all 11 counts in the death of “DK” Chaudhar. Her sentencing is scheduled for June 19, 2015. When the news… Read more »

Sunday March 9, 2014 marks Luther Masingill’s 92nd birthday, as our incredible local broadcaster continues his world-record 74th year on WDEF Radio (and soon to be 60 years on Channel… Read more »

Being a TV person, I confess to having a rather large ego.  It comes with the territory.  After all, if people don’t recognize me, they’re not watching, right? So it’s… Read more »

I have three short stories for your entertainment and reading pleasure. Plus, they’re all true: Every time I visit with 2nd graders, I get a laugh out of it.  They… Read more »

Update, May 15, 2015:  Chris is in remission, and will graduate in the top 10% of his Central High class on Sat. May 16 at UTC Arena! https://youtu.be/bGDlphRy5KY   Previous… Read more »

It’s no secret that radio means a lot to me.  It’s right up there with baseball, hot ‘n gooey Krystal cheeseburgers, and Coca Cola in small bottles.  All of them… Read more »

I’m still sifting through the thousands of Facebook posts from our recent weather events.  Students, parents and others waiting and wondering, “Is schools open tomorrow?”  My new favorite is this… Read more »

Here’s a look at the story behind the song: a largely forgotten 1971 radio hit called “Rings” by Cymarron.  There’s a nice, true-life love story behind it.  I hope you… Read more »

Every now and then, I dip my toe into controversy, which is risky.  When you express an opinion on a hot topic, someone always gets mad.  So I wrote a… Read more »

Fifty years ago this month, Chattanooga’s young music fans were twisting and shouting to the sounds of the Beatles.  The British Invasion had begun, and life was never the same. … Read more »